Among the "crowns" awarded by experts and other recognitions, Sardinia confirms its excellence in the 23rd edition of the Vinibuoni d'Italia Guide, published by the Italian Touring Club and dedicated exclusively to wines made from native grape varieties as an authentic expression of the region's tradition and culture.
The Sassari Chamber of Commerce hosted the official presentation. After institutional greetings from Marco Rau , a member of the organization's board, Gilberto Arru , the guide's regional curator, recounted the months of intense work required to select the companies and labels capable of meeting Vinibuoni d'Italia's rigorous criteria.
The 19 Crowns were awarded by the regional coordinator, and the eight wines included among the TOP 300 selected by national curators Mario Busso and Alessandro Scorsone were announced. Significant attention was also given to the "Wine Lovers - Oggi le Corone le decido io" award, which saw 11 wines recognized by a panel of experts composed of oenologists, wine merchants, restaurateurs, and journalists, in addition to an Eco-Friendly recognition. In the 2026 edition, Sardinia stands out with 251 selected wines from 54 wineries, in addition to five sparkling wine producers with extremely high scores and 19 wines cited among the "Wines Not to Be Missed," all with ratings close to or above 90/100.
Among the most notable new additions this year is the rediscovery of Girò, present both in Campidano with the Girò di Cagliari DOC and in the north with the Zirone passito IGT della Romangia, along with the Arvesiniadu del Goceano and the Malvasia di Bosa. Important confirmations come from the Mandrolisai, the Moscato, and the Cagnulari from Usini and the surrounding area, not to mention the versatility of Torbato, excellent both as a still white and a sparkling wine.
Vermentino di Gallura reaffirms its ability to endure over time, while the island of Culuccia amazes with wines made from rediscovered ancient clones. Cannonau continues to dominate in the historic areas of Barbagia, Baronìe, and Ogliastra, while Vernaccia di Oristano confirms its status as an iconic wine and one of the world's longest-lived. Finally, Sulcis remains the land of choice for Carignano, with its ungrafted vineyards. Thanks to extraordinary soil and climate conditions and the interest of new entrepreneurs, including foreign ones, Sardinia's winemaking history continues to rewrite itself in the name of identity and excellence.
